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4.5
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
88
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
97.3%
Recommend this course
117 out of 124 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6400 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Golf Season Year round
Architect H. S. Colt (1924) Hawtree Ltd Frank Pont

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.5
124 Reviews (124)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Poor greens

Paid for this through golf now ,and on arrival were told only 17 holes available, and unable to compensate due to this.however the pro shop also forgot to tell us that 6 greens had been airated ,this made them virtually unplayable as greens had not been sanded or rolled after and was like playing tipping point on the green .overall the course is nicely laid out and fairways in good contion ,just the greens spoilt the round .Especially for the price

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good condition despite the rain

There has been a good amount of rain recently but the course is still great condition with only a few muddy patches here and there on the fairways. Greens for the most part we're spot on and quick. Nice scenic course with some interesting drives over valleys and a few long open greens suited me as a a high handicapper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brilliant day

Thoroughly enjoyed playing here. Great course and very helpful and friendly staf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous course

This is one of the best courses I've played in recent years. The setting is stunning and the course layout fantastic (but it's not what I'd call one for high handicappers). Even though we had a massive downpour for hours before the round, the condition and playability of the course was still great, with the greens a real standout.
This is a somewhere I'll definitely be visiting again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

Considering it was the back end of a bad winter - the course conditions where great and well kept!

Challenging course definitely will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens are a little slow to what I've played before and a little boggy on on the back nine. However people let me play through and very friendly. For the time of year still a good and testing course. I will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Beautiful course. Greens in good condition. Friendly members and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nostalgic return

I was a member at Brancepeth as a junior so I was looking forward to returning to my old club. The weather was excellent but unfortunately it was a bit of adissapointing return. The staff were friendly and welcoming but sadly the place from clubhouse to course is looking very tired. The course condition generally was dissapointing. Greens were very poor, bunkers in bad shape, tee boxes shabby. Appreciate the time of year but in comparison to other courses its not the course it used to be. Lovely course design sadly let down.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb layout....but

Have played Brancepeth Castle, a few times now, and keep coming back for a reason. Superb layout, condition and facilities.....but, pace of play was painfully slowly. Just me playing, and stuck behind a society playing in about 5 x four balls. To be fair to them, they did approach me and explain, so no point getting let through. After 9 holes & 2.5hrs later i called it a day. Did also speak to a member playing a two ball and they weren't happy about pace either. Shame, but will play again as love the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great casual round

Lovely course with some challenging holes. Will definitely be back to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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